HB464 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Dickie Drake
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Pistol permits, permits issued to retired military veterans, revocation of permit further provided, Sec. 13A-11-75.1 am'd.
Summary: HB 464 lets eligible Alabama military retirees get pistol permits for free and adds a sheriff‑driven process to revoke those permits if the retiree commits or is charged with certain crimes.
What This Bill Does
It defines who qualifies as a retired military veteran and allows eligible veterans to obtain a pistol permit without paying a fee, with the sheriff issuing the permit after the veteran proves retirement using a Veterans ID or DD-214. It also states that renewals for these permits are required by law but fee-free as long as renewal conditions are met. It creates a revocation process: if a veteran with a permit is suspected or charged with, or convicted of, certain crimes (including moral turpitude and domestic violence), the sheriff may revoke the permit, must notify the veteran in writing by registered mail, and order return within 30 days; failing to return could lead to penalties for carrying a weapon without a license or concealed weapon. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Retired military veterans who meet the eligibility criteria: may obtain pistol permits at no cost and renew without a fee if they continue to meet renewal conditions.
County sheriffs who issue and revoke permits: responsible for approving issuance, processing renewals, and revoking permits with required notice and procedures.

Key Provisions
Defines 'retired military veteran' to include retirees from Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and any reserve/National Guard component, and allows issuance of a pistol permit to those who meet issuance conditions without a fee, based on proof of retirement (Veteran ID or DD-214).
Provides a revocation framework: the sheriff may revoke a veteran's pistol permit if the veteran is suspected, charged with, or convicted of crimes including those involving moral turpitude or domestic violence; requires written notice by registered mail, a 30-day return period for the permit, and clarifies penalties for carrying a weapon without a license or concealed weapon if the permit is not returned.

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Subjects: Firearms